Gigi Hadid’s Hairstylist on the 10 Rules for Perfect Hair

Decombing the secrets to cool-girl style.

One thing we’ve noticed about Gigi Hadid? Girl always seems like she woke up with perfect hair, whether she’s having a dance party on stage with bestie Taylor Swift or playing a casual game of Pictionary with Michael Kors. The secret seems to be in that soft yet decidedly beachy texture, which keeps her look from veering overly polished.

To unravel the secrets behind that enviably chic bed-head, we caught up with Gigi’s mane man Kenna, who gifted us with an abbreviated, cool-girl hair bible. Read on for his 10 simple rules to keeping your style as camera-ready as a supermodel’s, then let us know your secrets for perfect hair in the comments below!

1. A little mess goes a long way. “Perfect hair to me is ‘lived in,’ so after you wash and blow-dry and do whatever styling you do, use the cold button on your hairdryer (my favorite is the ghd Air Hairdryer) and blast some cold air through your hair to break it up and create a few imperfections.”

2. When the sun’s out, keep it cool. “Honestly, wear a hat! Also, when you’re at the beach, be sure to comb in some protection spray. My favorite is Evo Mane Attention. It protects and adds protein to your hair.”

3. Step away from the shower. “Wash your hair only when it needs it. It’s okay to wet your hair without washing and blow-dry if necessary (hello, second-day hair!).”

4. Rinse and repeat. “When washing your hair, scrub your scalp and don’t miss your crown. Also, remember to rinse, rinse, rinse! A very common problem when using shampoos and conditioners is that they aren’t rinsed out properly.”

5. Understand your hair type. “Ask your stylist what your hair type is; it’s not always what you think it is. Once you know the type of hair you have, you can then understand what the best tools and products are for your hair, so you can maximize your styling potential.”

6. Know when to go pro. “Use professional hair care products on colored hair. Since your hair has been chemically treated, it’s important to look after the tones and textures. One way you can do that is by getting a great shampoo and conditioner. I recommend Ritual Salvation by Evo.”

7. Train that part. “When blow-drying your hair, you can train your roots from the time they are wet. You should part your hair when it’s wet, and then let it dry. The part will stay better than if you try to do it on dry hair.”

8. Don’t get too heated. “Always use the right temperature for your hair when using a hot tool. My favorite hot tools to use are ghd. They have managed to discover the ultimate styling temperature using tri-zone technology, so it helps to not damage your hair both in the short and long term.”

9. For great lengths, let it flow. “Don’t put pressure on your hair, meaning no high pony tails! But you can throw your hair into a loose updo or braid to keep it looking interesting while you’re trying to grow it out.”

10. It’s all about adapting. “If you like your natural hair texture, but lose control of it on the second day, I suggest using the ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand to tweak and control the natural movement. Use Mister Fantastic by Evo on wet hair before blow drying to cut down on the frizz. This creates a more lived-in texture, and your hair will still shine. This is my favorite style at the moment.”